Eko Devices, a provider of mobile acoustic cardiac monitoring solutions has received FDA clearance to market its latest solution, Eko Duo, a smart heart monitor transforming how patients and their physicians monitor heart disease. Eko Duo combines the digital stethoscope and ECG for monitoring patients in the clinic or at home into a compact, handheld device.The DUO, which patients can obtain with a prescription, can seamlessly stream cardiac data (stethoscope + ECG) to specialists, providing
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Russian Digital Health Startup DOC+ Lands $5M for On-Demand Doctor Visits
DOC+, a Russian digital health startup has raised $5 million in funding from existing investors - Yandex Internet Company and Baring Vostok venture fund. The new capital will be used to develop advanced digital health services, as well as to expand the core business of on-demand visits and telemedicine consultations. The latest round makes it the largest funded digital health company in Russia.Founded in 2015, DOC+ provides on-demand doctor services in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, with another
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Kenzen Raises $5M to Expand Real-Time Sweat Analysis Wearable That Measures Biometrics
Kenzen, a developer of a next-generation wearables platform that continuously monitors, predicts and prevents avoidable health conditions using non-invasive sweat analysis has raised $5 million in funding. The round’s strategic investors include Digitalis, Flex (formerly Flextronics), the San Francisco 49ers, Hickory Ventures, Gaingels, and the Women’s Capital Connection. The company plans to utilize the funding to expand further development, support and market positioning of its ECHO Smart
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TeraRecon Acquires Machine Learning Algorithm Platform McCoy Medical Technologies
TeraRecon, a provider of advanced visualization and enterprise medical image viewing solutions has acquired McCoy Medical Technologies, a developer platform and API interface for algorithm developers, partners and end users. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.Founded in 2016, McCoy facilitates the streamlined distribution and hospital implementation of evidence-based practices and trained machine learning algorithms via a vendor neutral distribution platform. The McCoy
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HealthTap Expands AI-Powered Telemedicine to Texas With SB 1107 Law
HealthTap, a Global Health Practice providing 24/7 immediate access to doctors and their knowledge via video, text, and voice have announced its expansion to Texas. HealthTap makes the process of confirming coverage automated and therefore easy and immediate. Eligible patients can even receive free Virtual Consults in real-time with no co-pay, if their policy allows it.Starting June 1, the subscription service used all over the world can connect Texans to primary-care doctors 24/7 through
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Mediware Acquires Kinnser Software to Expand Portfolio in Home Health & Hospice Market
Mediware Information Systems has acquired Austin, Texas-based Kinnser Software, a provider of software solutions for home health and hospice providers. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.Mediware, which was acquired by TPG in February, is a leading supplier of software as a service (SaaS) and other software platforms for non-acute care, human and social services, blood management and medication management. The acquisition of Kinnser enables Mediware to expand its portfolio in
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Baxter and Mayo Clinic Launch R&D Collaboration to Advance Innovation in Therapeutics
Baxter International, a medical products company and Mayo Clinic are teaming up on a five-year research and development (R&D) collaboration focused on advancing innovation in therapeutic areas.The R&D collaboration will bring together the clinical and development expertise at Baxter and Mayo Clinic, where clinicians and researchers will work side-by-side to advance new technologies and therapies that transform patient care. Baxter's Medical Products business produces intravenous products
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Digital Health Corp Acquires Speech Therapy App Constant Therapy
Digital Health Corp, the parent company of Reflexion Health has acquired Constant Therapy, a speech therapy app for people recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, or who have aphasia, dementia and other speech-language disorders. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.For Digital Health Corp, the acquisition will enhance the company’s existing offerings in personalized and affordable home-based therapy solutions that accelerate and improve patient recovery from surgical
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MEDITECH Signs 5 New Clients to Implement Ambulatory Web EHR
EHR provider MEDITECH has recently signed five new organizations, representing 16 new hospitals to implement its clinically-integrated Web EHR system. MEDITECH’s Web Ambulatory is a complete web chart that gives physicians instant access to all patient records and relevant information across the continuum, in one place. Since the launch of the ambulatory Web EHR, over 130 healthcare organizations have signed for MEDITECH's latest release.MEDITECH's Web EHR can improve physician productivity.
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Nomad Health Launches in California and Texas to Connect Doctors with Freelance Clinical Work
Nomad Health — the first online marketplace connecting doctors with freelance clinical work— announced its launch in California and Texas. Now actively staffing physicians in hospitals on both Coasts, the digital health startup is improving the physician shortage crisis facing our nation.The Association of American Medical Colleges projects that the United States will suffer a shortage of up to 104,900 doctors by 2030. These gaps can lead to delays in care for patients, or worse, prevent them
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